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Odd and the Frost Giants
(2 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Bloomsbury
After his father dies, Odd - a Viking boy in a Norwegian village - tries to cut down a tree with his father's special axe. The tree falls on his leg - and shatters it.
From then on, Odd isn't of much interest to his clan - despite having a lucky name and being brave and resourceful.
One night, Odd leaves the village to start his own adventure in the wild. He finds the strange companionship of three talking animals that are actually gods: Odin, Loki and Thor. They must return to Asgard to stop Frost Giants plunging the world into winter forever. And in Asgard, a crippled boy with a lucky name can make astonishing things happen...
This is a wonderfully wintry, magical and mythical story from Neil Gaiman, with atmospheric illustrations from Children's Laureate Chris Riddell. It's a fantastic story for fans of the Norse myths, as well as Gaiman's own signature mix of magic and humour.
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What you thought...
Average rating:
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Zam, 24 August 2021
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This book is very wonderful lots of detail if you even think you have some interest in this book read it.
Mikayla, 07 March 2020
A fantastic introduction to Norse mythology (and the works of Neil Gaiman). I've been reading it with my 5 yr old girl and she loves it, one chapter a night. Definitely trickier language than your average book for 5 yr olds, but that's how you learn, isn't it? I have recommended this book to anyone who will listen. love it.